<p>As a general rule: The more AP classes you can take (and pass the exam! Can’t stress this enough), the better off you’ll be-- as you may test out of intro-level courses and free yourself to take more artistic electives or even graduate a year early. At some schools, for instance, a 5 on both AP Spanish Language and Spanish Lit puts you one semester from earning a language minor. </p>
<p>I’d say stick with AP Bio; not having a math class for my senior year didn’t adversely affect me and most schools really don’t care whether or not their theater students are doing differential calculus or quantum physics. Be sure to check admit requirements, though; some schools only require three years, some require four but give you the option to test out, and some don’t accept anything less than four years of math (such as the UNC system, which led to me ultimately not applying to Greensboro). </p>
<p>Also, to address your earlier point about typing concerns: It’s certainly legitimate to worry that you might not get a role because of your “look”, but other times, it doesn’t matter quite so much or even at all (for example, the best Malvolio I’ve ever seen was a Japanese guy). If you’re good, and willing to work hard and be persistent, roles-- and acceptances!-- will come.</p>